County at a Glance - Wayne

History1,2: Formed from Cabell County in 1842 and named in
honor of General Anthony Wayne, of Revolutionary War fame. Area (square miles)1: 517.88 County Seat1: Wayne Population (1990)1: 41,636 Leading Industries and Chief Agricultural Products1: coal,
natural gas, lumber, cement and concrete, hay and grain, tobacco, livestock,
dairying, poultry, fruit, vegetables, sorghum Public Recreation Areas3: Beech Fork Lake, Cabwaylingo State
Forest, East Lynn Lake